DNA replication Flashcards
1
Q
what is meant by semi- conservative replication?
A
The normal process of DNA synthesis, in which the two original strands of the molecule separate, and each strand acts as a template for the synthesis of a new, complementary strand. Each new DNA molecule consists of one old strand and one new strand.
2
Q
what enzyme unwinds ans separates the DNA double helix structure?
A
DNA helicase
3
Q
what enzyme catalyses the phosphodiester bonds of the new free nucleotides to the an old strand?
A
DNA polymerase
